Programme Manager

atNorth; Kista; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

atNorth seeks a structured Programme Manager for Development Transformation to lead cross-functional initiatives from strategy to Ready for Service (RFS) across Nordic data-center projects.

You will partner with senior leaders, manage dependencies, and drive governance to ensure operational readiness and tangible business value. Fluency in English is required, and Nordic language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in programme management, transformation, capital projects, or complex project delivery environments.
• Strong expertise in planning, milestone management, dependency tracking, risk management, governance, and escalation management.
• Experience tracking KPIs, benefit realization, capacity planning, and implementation readiness.
• Ability to work across internal teams and external delivery partners including EPCM contractors, General Contractors, consultants, and specialist suppliers.
• Experience in data centers, hyperscaler environments, infrastructure, engineering, construction, real estate development, or other capital-intensive industries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, programme management tools, Kanban methodologies, project controls, and agile ways of working.
• PM certifications such as MSP, PMP, PRINCE2 are advantageous.
• Fluency in English; Nordic languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned transformation initiatives from priority approval through implementation and measurable outcomes.
• Develop and maintain programme plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and decision points for successful delivery.
• Drive cross-functional execution across Development, Sales, Operations, Finance, Procurement, P&C, and external partners.
• Monitor progress, KPIs, benefits realization, readiness, and key delivery risks.
• Facilitate governance reviews, working sessions, and escalation materials for leadership and portfolio reviews.
• Support implementation, adoption, and handover into the line organization.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of transformation and delivery practices.

Skills

Programme management

Transformation

Capital projects

Risk management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Agile methods

MSP/PMP/PRINCE2

English fluency

Nordic language advantage

Education

Bachelor/Master in Business/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

Kanban

Project controls

Job description

atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company providing cost-effective, scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit services to industry-leading organizations across Iceland, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.

With sustainability at our core, our data centers run on renewable energy and are designed according to circular economy principles. Through innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations, we deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure.

Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, atNorth operates eight data centers across the Nordics, with additional sites under development in Finland, Denmark, and Sweden.

We combine world-class technology with a people-first culture built on collaboration, ownership, and trust, empowering our teams to grow, take responsibility, and make a real impact.

By joining our international team, you will help shape the future of sustainable digital infrastructure.

Programme Manager – Development Transformation

Are you a structured and execution-focused Programme Manager with a passion for driving complex cross-functional initiatives from strategy to measurable results? As a Programme Manager within Development Transformation at atNorth, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that business-critical initiatives are delivered efficiently across the full development lifecycle, from site selection through to Ready for Service (RFS).

Working closely with Functional Leads, subject matter experts, and senior leadership, you will help ensure that transformation initiatives deliver sustainable business value, operational readiness, and measurable outcomes.

As a trusted delivery partner, you will facilitate collaboration across Development, Sales, Operations, Finance, Procurement, People & Culture, and external partners, ensuring dependencies are managed, risks are addressed, and decisions are made at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Delivery & Execution

• Lead assigned transformation initiatives from approved priority through implementation and measurable business outcomes.
• Develop and maintain programme plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and decision points to ensure successful delivery.
• Drive cross-functional execution across Development, Sales, Operations, Finance, Procurement, P&C, and external partners.
• Monitor programme progress, KPIs, benefits realization, implementation readiness, and key delivery risks.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Facilitate programme reviews, working sessions, and governance forums with Functional Leads and SMEs.
• Prepare recommendations, status updates, and escalation material for senior leadership and portfolio reviews.
• Support implementation, adoption, benefits realization, and successful handover into the line organization.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to the continuous improvement of transformation, governance, and delivery practices.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in programme management, transformation, capital projects, or complex project delivery environments.
• Strong expertise in planning, milestone management, dependency tracking, risk management, governance, and escalation management.
• Experience tracking KPIs, benefit realization, capacity planning, and implementation readiness.
• Ability to work effectively across internal teams and external delivery partners, including EPCM contractors, General Contractors, consultants, and specialist suppliers.
• Experience within data centers, hyperscaler environments, infrastructure, engineering, construction, real estate development, or other capital-intensive industries is highly desirable.
• Pragmatic experience using Microsoft 365, programme management tools, Kanban methodologies, project controls, and agile ways of working.
• Professional programme or project management certifications such as MSP, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent are considered an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required. One or more Nordic languages is considered an advantage.

About the atNorth Culture

We believe that sustainable success starts with the wellbeing of our people. For us, an open, transparent, and inclusive culture is more than a priority, it is the core of how we lead and innovate.

We don’t just talk about culture; we nurture it. Through regular one-to-one engagements and monthly wellbeing surveys, we listen carefully to our teams, ensuring that every voice is heard and every opportunity for improvement is embraced.

We recognize that innovation and collaboration thrive where people feel truly connected, which is why we come together each week to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and nurture a sense of belonging, sometimes over a simple breakfast and good conversation.

At atNorth, we are building a community where you can do your best work and shape a sustainable future together. #99